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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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How i make sure the horror film I make is going to tick all the boxes? I need some definite (not going to use the word clichés) formula to make it scary and also a little disturbing.
My first thought is, a child is a focal point. 
What others ideas should I go with? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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You have to make sure the woman is unable to defend herself just screams none stop. She also falls over every two minutes and her boobs absolutely need to be seen before she dies. |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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A cellar.
That some donut is stupid enough to go down.
Oh. And make most of the film dark so you can't see much. Makes it easier to fudge the special effects on a budget and you can then rely on screechy violin music or silence.
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"You have to make sure the woman is unable to defend herself just screams none stop. She also falls over every two minutes and her boobs absolutely need to be seen before she dies."
Hot actress that can look and be scared. Happy to show some flesh.  got it. |
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"A cellar.
That some donut is stupid enough to go down.
Oh. And make most of the film dark so you can't see much. Makes it easier to fudge the special effects on a budget and you can then rely on screechy violin music or silence.
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You think about budget. I like this, you can be on board if you want 
So, location, and film at night. Get a smmusic studs t who’s not very good with tone on the violin. |
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"The mother should be killing the other mums after the school run !"
Is this the elevator pitch?
We have an idea for a plot line. This could be good.
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The victims are always seen from the attackers POV so if its a supernatural/vampire/beast/wolf the viewer’s imagination fills in the blank. There may be a flash of something dark as the creature strikes but no detail. And whip change camera angles that show the frenzy and disorientation - maybe something musically that shows a victim was being stalked - like jaws you knew the shark was somewhere but the music got louder as the attack became more imminent … |
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You'll need to show the knife set in the kitchen with the biggest blade missing!! Then when the victim hears a noise outside they go out to check and there's a really thick fog! Works well especially if there's a forest nearby!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Most phobias make for better horror,if you're scared of spider's and you watch arachnophobia then it's your greatest fear, instant horror,same with claustrophobia, just watch Ryan Reynolds trapped in a box and you'll be squirming |
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You only ever hear the child until final act where you see its a alien like creature that has replicated the form of a child...when its killed....we see more and more of them in different homes |
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"You only ever hear the child until final act where you see its a alien like creature that has replicated the form of a child...when its killed....we see more and more of them in different homes"
Nooooo. This is Sci-fi!!! I need to make a classic horror. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Good looking popular high school jock/cheerleader. Possibly GF/BF.
Initially not part of the nerdy group the film is centred around, but they end up joining forces. (One of them needs to be killed mid film)
Oh, and an old recluse that everyone is scared of, who actually fought the killer/spirit/demon many years ago. And our heroes go to for advice. |
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Girl decides to "give" her virginity to local jock and demonstrates skills in the bedroom beyond her years and experience. Post sex decides to brush hair sat naked in front of mirror to ensure everyone sees her amazing body. Meanwhile her younger brother finds a spray painted William Shatner mask (yes, it actually was) and takes the biggest knife from the kitchen and proceeds to stab her to death.
Sorry, absolutely preposterous, would never work as a forty year franchise |
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If it doesn’t show a girl with her head spun round 180, vomiting up pea soup and jabbing a cross with Jesus on it into her vag. Is it even a horror film ?
S&S x |
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"If it doesn’t show a girl with her head spun round 180, vomiting up pea soup and jabbing a cross with Jesus on it into her vag. Is it even a horror film ?
S&S x"
Thought you had been assigned? |
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"A cop who doesnt wait for back up.
Music in the Key of D.
Oh and an ingrowing toenail, but you can't get an appointment because of covid.
Dmin - the saddest key of them all!! "
Is it Dmin? Thanks. I'm not musical in the slightest! I just remember watching a documentary on it years ago and it talked about how it's the key that has the hairs on the back of our necks standing-up before we've even consciously begun to feel scared. |
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"A cellar.
That some donut is stupid enough to go down.
Oh. And make most of the film dark so you can't see much. Makes it easier to fudge the special effects on a budget and you can then rely on screechy violin music or silence.
A"
Don't forget that when somebody goes down to the cellar there have to look at their phone and say "Damn. No reception." Otherwise people will wonder why they didn't just phone for help before they get slaughtered. |
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"Don't opt for the jump scare tactics. Atmosphere is everything, utilize camera angles and the surroundings"
Oh. Funny camera angles is good, give a feel of the first Resident Evil game I like this idea. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"A cellar.
That some donut is stupid enough to go down.
Oh. And make most of the film dark so you can't see much. Makes it easier to fudge the special effects on a budget and you can then rely on screechy violin music or silence.
A
Don't forget that when somebody goes down to the cellar there have to look at their phone and say "Damn. No reception." Otherwise people will wonder why they didn't just phone for help before they get slaughtered. "
You’re in the writing team!!! This is good stuff. |
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